[Amps] 30L-1 and 572B

[carl seyersdahl]

Carlos: I can't help you with the switch , but yes, you can run the 572B's
without any mods, it's just that it's kind of a waste of good tubes.I
wouldn't buy new 572B's , but as long as you've got them you can use them.
If it were mine I'd use the tubes only until I could get a new set of
811A's.
 There is one item that could be fatal to your exciter if you have a modern
solid state rig. the 30-L1 keying ckt uses  120 volts for the ant. relay.
I'd strongly suggest you look into the use of "soft keying" setup to reduce
the keying voltage requirements. you need to look closely at things like the
filter caps, and any sign of overheating or other damage also.!!!
   good luck with your project.!!!
   carl / kz5ca
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carlos Avellanet [KF4RRN]" <kf4rrn at cox.net>
To: <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 6:29 PM
Subject: [Amps] 30L-1 and 572B


> I just purchased a fixer upper Collins 30L-1 amp.  It has a bad power
switch
> and it may need tubes.   I have a brand new set of 572B here.  Is it OK to
> just drop the 572B's in place of the 811's or do I have to mod the amp in
> any way?  I am still looking for a power switch.  If you have one contact
me
> direct.
>
> Thanks,
> Carlos. KF4RRN
>
>
>
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